Maude

Maude is a family-heavy area where children under 15 make up 21.3% of the population, well above the national figure of 18.2%. While the typical resident is 42, the area has much fewer seniors than most similar places.

About 17.1% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas, though far below the Victoria state average. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the primary language for 92.9% of the community. While 4.7% use another language at home—higher than in similar areas—this is far below the state and national figures.

A far higher proportion of people here report having no religion (57.8%) compared to the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the only other significant religious affiliation.

A higher number of adults hold a bachelor degree or more than in most similar areas, though this remains well below the state average. Many residents have completed Year 12, with 58.2% reaching this level.

Household incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with 34.4% of homes earning $3,000 or more per week. The typical weekly household income of $2,214 is well above the national figure.

Mental health conditions are much less common here than in most similar areas. However, long-term health conditions are a little more frequent than the state average, with arthritis and asthma being the most common.

Volunteering is very high in Maude, with 33.5% of people helping out, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%. More people also do significant unpaid housework than in most other areas.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is lower than most similar areas and a little below the state average.

Homes here are large and mostly full of families; the typical home has 3.3 people, which is well above the national figure. Very few people live alone compared to the rest of the state.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, and 98.4% have three or more bedrooms. No one in the community rents, and typical monthly mortgage payments are a little higher than the national average.

Every household in Maude owns a motor vehicle, and 60.2% of workers drive to work. There are no public transport stops or routes available in the area.

The community is relatively stable, with 28.0% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national rate of 40.7%. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

A much higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work compared to most similar areas. Common industries include construction, healthcare, and manufacturing.

Maude is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.4, far below the state average. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.